Volkswagen Golf vs Hyundai Kona EV Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Golf · Hyundai Kona EV
- Length165.4 in
- Height58.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight2,968 lb – 3,102 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Hyundai Kona EV width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Kona EV is 0.8 in shorter (165.4 in vs 164.6 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.6 in narrower (70.3 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Kona EV is 3.0 in taller (58.2 in vs 61.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Kona EV has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Hyundai Kona EV is 741 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 3,776 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Hyundai Kona EV is 741 lb heavier (3,035 lb vs 3,776 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Kona EV is 3.0 in taller (58.2 in vs 61.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Kona EV has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 102.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Golf is 0.6 in narrower (70.3 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Hyundai Kona EV is 0.8 in shorter (165.4 in vs 164.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Kona EV — Hyundai Kona EV is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Golf · garage fit for Hyundai Kona EV
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is narrower by 0.6 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Golf | Hyundai Kona EV | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.4 in | 164.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 70.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 61.2 in | 3.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 102.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.2 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,035 lb | 3,776 lb | 741 lb |
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